Awarded: March 1945
Blazon: A Hawk diving proper holding in its beak a Firebrand Or.
Link: The roles of the unit included high level bombing represented by the excellent eyesight of the hawk and target marking represented by the firebrand.
Motto: At first sight.
History: Formed at Oakington 12 November 1943 Renumbered No 109 Sqn 1 October 1945
Battle Honours: No Standard.
Sponsored by Douglas Garton and dedicated to all who served on No 627 Pathfinder Force Low Level Marker Squadron.
Further Reading …
At First Sight; 627 Squadron
Alan Webb
Self, 1991
Hardback 244pp